Why does Single Malt Scotch make me burp so much?

Asked by pWned (36

) November 4th, 2014

Okay collective and scotch drinkers in particular, about three years ago I discovered the marvel of single malts. Luvvin’ it to death.

Here is my problem though, it makes me burp like crazy. All the time! It doesn’t matter if it is extremely peaty lowlands single malt or sweet Sherry cask highlands single malt.

Why is that? I do not experience this with any other type of distilled spirit, only single malt! Any ideas?

Establishing your sophistication in a social setting by telling 25yr old Highland Park apart from 25yr old The Dalmore goes out the window when you start burping like a barbarian 10 minutes later :P

I’m interested in a detailed chemical answer if at all possible.

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Maybe your drink is carbonated some how.

talljasperman (21919

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You drink it TOO fast!

Tropical_Willie (31488

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@talljasperman

nope, straight up single malt, no ice no additives…

pWned (36

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Wow, that’s a real head scratcher!

Burping or not, it’s pretty awesome that you got to try Highland Park 25 and The Dalmore 25.

Haleth (18947

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Too much soda with it. Drink it straight!

rojo (24179

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Do you have a gluten allergy or celiac sprue? Single malt is not gluten free. While it might be nearly gluten free it still has a small amount and someone with celiac sprue can be affected.

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The problem is you are drinking 25 year old Scotch. Scotch hits its peak at about 15 years and then in some cases even starts to turn. 25 year old Scotch is not better, it is only more expensive because they have to recover their storage costs.
Stick with 15 year old stuff. You won’t burp at all.

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